Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre by Paul Gsell
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"Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre" by Paul Gsell is a dramatic work likely written in the early 20th century, around the time of World War I. This book combines elements of theater with poignant themes, depicting the experiences of children in a war-torn village. It explores the impact of war not only on adults but also on the innocent lives of children and how they navigate their fears and
hopes amidst destruction. The narrative centers around the aftermath of the war in a village of the Somme, where children, separated from their families, look for reassurance in a landscape filled with ruins. As the adult characters grapple with their losses and trauma, the young characters display resilience and imagination, engaging in play that reflects their understanding of the war through mimicry and innocence. The arrival of French and English soldiers brings a moment of joy and hope for the community, especially when they see family members reunited. The work ultimately emphasizes the enduring spirit of children even in the face of adversity, and it showcases the importance of rebuilding both homes and lives after the devastation of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Gsell, Paul, 1870-1947 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Poulbot, Francisque, 1879-1946 |
| Title | Les gosses dans les ruines: Idylle de guerre |
| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net, Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Drama |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Drama |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Children -- France -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39774 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39774-0 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 522 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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